Daniel Mitchell

You’re scrolling through your phone, and the dreaded "No Service" icon appears, right when you need to pull up a map or send an urgent message. Or perhaps you’ve just received your monthly bill and are wondering why you’re paying so much for so little. In 2026, the choice of a cell phone carrier is … Read more

In a drawer, in a box, or forgotten in a closet—millions of old cell phones are silently accumulating dust in homes across the globe. These dormant devices represent not just outdated technology, but a significant environmental opportunity and a potential security risk. As upgrade cycles accelerate and new models debut, the question of what to … Read more

Imagine switching carriers on a whim for a better deal, traveling internationally without exorbitant roaming fees, or simply choosing a phone based on its features, not which carrier it's locked to. This is the power of an unlocked cell phone. In 2026, the unlocked phone market is more robust and accessible than ever, offering consumers … Read more

Imagine a world where a phone call meant being tethered to a wall, where making plans required meticulous timing and hope, and where being "on the go" meant being out of reach. This was the reality for most of human history until a revolutionary device shattered those constraints. The journey of the cell phone, from … Read more

Imagine a world where a phone call wasn't tied to a kitchen wall or a clunky car console, but could travel with you anywhere. This wasn't science fiction; it was the revolutionary promise of the cellular phone, a device whose creation story is a fascinating tapestry of wartime technology, corporate rivalry, and visionary engineering. The … Read more

Imagine a world where your phone was not a sleek, pocket-sized computer, but a 2.5-pound device costing nearly $10,000, with a battery life of just 20 minutes. This was not science fiction; it was the reality of the world's first handheld cellular phone. The journey from that clunky prototype to the ubiquitous smartphone in your … Read more

Imagine a world where your phone was not a sleek, pocket-sized computer, but a 2.5-pound device with a 30-minute battery life and a price tag of nearly $10,000. This wasn't science fiction; it was the reality of the world's first commercially available handheld cellular phone. The journey from that cumbersome "brick" to the ubiquitous smartphones … Read more